Together Magazine

24/07/2024

Have you ever wondered about the unique challenges of church planting in an Anglo-Catholic setting? In the July/August edition of Together, Alan Mordue speaks to John Wallace about his book which discusses the challenges and opportunities of reaching new communities and planting new churches in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, looking at:

📖 The historical and contemporary challenges Anglo-Catholics face with church planting.

🏛️ How Mission-Shaped Church and Fresh Expressions models apply (or don’t) in the Anglo-Catholic context.

📜 Comparisons between Victorian-era and modern Anglo-Catholic churches, and the valuable lessons we can learn.

💡 The essential role of theology in underpinning church work and preventing mission efforts from becoming mere pragmatic exercises.

🔔 The liturgical hurdles and necessary adaptations in new church settings, without compromising on the richness of tradition.

Read the full interview in the latest edition of Together or online here:

What do you think are the unique challenges in church planting in an Anglo-Catholic setting?

16/07/2024

Calling all UK Christian Retailers and Suppliers!

CRT24 is your opportunity to spend time with other people involved in the same business/ministry as you over one or two days at The Hayes in Derbyshire in September! If you would like to come but can't afford it just get in touch and we will try and work something out . . . . [email protected]

09/07/2024

Find out about some of the brilliant things happening through the ministry of Church Planting Academy in the July/August edition of Together magazine. 🔥

📰 Great to see the Church Planting Academy and two of our church plants featured in the current issue of Together Magazine which is a resource magazine for churches across the country!

Plus, an interview with Course Founder Mark Pugh and why there's a need for more church plants in the first place. An inspiring read to anyone who's looking to begin a new adventure with God!

For more visit www.togethermagazine.org

21/06/2024

Don't miss the BUMPER July edition of Together: The Christian resources magazine, equipping church leaders, authors and resource industry professionals.

This edition we will be looking at church planting and missional discipleship.

⭐️ Evangelist Dominic Muir tells the story behind the café church Bread, which is transforming the community and beyond.
⭐️ Mark Pugh, General Superintendent of Elim Pentecostal Churches, looks at how church planting can help us to reach more people with the gospel.
⭐️ Ruth Clemence interviews Preston Perry, author of 'How to Tell the Truth'.
⭐️ Rich Robinson discusses missional discipleship.
⭐️ Rev. Anthony Delaney explains the simple equation of church multiplication.
⭐️ And much more...

Take out an annual subscription today for just £32.50. That includes your first copy FREE. 👇
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Together magazine is the bi-monthly Christian resources magazine for the UK. Connecting Christian suppliers, retailers, authors and church leaders.

30/05/2024

We hope you have been enjoying the May/June edition of Together magazine on Politics and Finance.

Since this was released, the General Election has been announced. Bible Society has teamed up with Christians in Politics to create the following helpful resources under the banner ‘Britain and the Bible’ to help us think through some of the issues around politics, the way that we vote and whether we should vote at all:

Equipping the Church for the General Election. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the date of the General Election as 4 July. Bible Society has teamed up with Christians in Politics to create resources under the banner ‘Britain and the Bible’ to help us think through how Christians should ...

16/05/2024

In the May edition, Together Magazine interviewed Rob Parsons from Care for the Family about the challenges facing families today and about his forthcoming book...

The rapid development of technology creates unique challenges for parents today. When is the right time to give your child a smartphone❓

"We realise in Care for the Family that to be any good at all we must have a prophetic edge. So about six or seven years ago I stood on the stage at Spring Harvest and said, ‘We are going to invest in resources over the next decade for emotional well-being for families and children.’ Everything changed with the smartphone. We are the first generation of people of whom it can be truly said, ‘There is no place to hide.’ You can’t go on holiday without getting an email. And it is true with children. When you and I were bullied we could go home where it was safe, but the modern bully will follow them on the bus, into their bedroom, at night under the duvet. We say to parents, ‘Delay as long as possible getting your child a smartphone, and when you do, don’t let them take it to bed at night.' We are working in the area of emotional and digital health with Kathrine Hill, the UK director. Two books I recommend are 'Left to Their Own Devices – Confident Parenting in a World of Screens' and ''. Having said all of that, I don’t think the basics have changed at all. Every society thinks they are facing new things, and they are, to a certain extent. But actually the basics – love, acceptance, boundaries, the power of words, showing faithfulness in the good times and the tough times, not taking yourself too seriously as a parent – these are still applicable today."

Left to Their Own Devices:
Confident Parenting in a World of Screens
ISBN 9781914553066 | Muddy Pearl | PB
RRP £12.99

A Mind of Their Own:
Building Your Child's Emotional Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World
ISBN 9781910012314 | Muddy Pearl | PB
RRP £12.99

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08/05/2024

In light of the forthcoming General Election, this issue of Together Magazine will explore the dynamic and often complex intersection of faith and the public square. Should Christians get actively involved in politics, simply vote or avoid politics entirely? How should we respond to ungodly leadership? Are there better ways to engage with and pray for our MPs? How can we handle finances in a way that honours God? We have brought together several views and perspectives, as well as helpful resources, to help us make a greater positive impact in society as churches, businesses and individual believers.

Luke Jeffery, Editor

02/05/2024

"2019 prices for your 2024 booking!"
Book before the end of the month for early bird prices to the Christian Resources Together retreat. A brilliant time to meet and hear from Christian authors, publishers and retailers

Find out more and book at crtevents.co.uk

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS MAY 31st 2024!
Visit www.crtevents.co.uk to view our website and book your place at the UK Christian Trade Conference & Exhibition . . .

01/05/2024

🌟 Out now! 🌟 The May/June edition of Together magazine is here! 📖✨

Theme: Politics and finance

TOP READS IN THIS ISSUE

✅ Integrity in politics
Andy Flannagan on the importance of ethical governance

✅ Communities of hope
The inspiring story behind Hope Nottingham

✅ Big Review
'Living in the Daze of Deception' by Jack Gibbs

✅ Tim Farron: Get involved!
How believers can (and should) engage in politics

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Together magazine is the bi-monthly Christian resources magazine for the UK. Connecting Christian suppliers, retailers, authors and church leaders.

17/04/2024

FICTION FILES

Up From Dust takes the story of Martha and, while carefully remaining truthful to Bible accounts, tells a story of what might have been in terms of her life.

The joy of Martha’s baby sister Mary’s arrival is destroyed by the loss of her mother, resulting in Martha’s sudden increase in responsibilities as she helps to care for her siblings. Martha struggles to feel noticed or loved – until she meets her father’s new shepherd, Uri. Life is complicated enough without the arrival of the disturbing new Rabbi, Jesus of Nazarath.

Heather Kaufman is a fantastic find in the area of biblical fiction. This book is meticulously, thoughtfully and thoroughly researched, and Kaufman beautifully weaves biblical elements into her storytelling.

What I love about good biblical fiction is that it gives more than a simple new retelling of the Bible stories we know. It brings the reader into them, to walk alongside the people, see what is happening and feel their experiences. At the end of the book there are some insightful author notes, which explain various decisions she made about the telling of her story, with related Bible references.

Up From Dust is the best Bible-times book I’ve read for a very long time. I was totally engrossed in this beautiful and compelling novel, and finished it with a sense of renewed wonder of Bible events.

Review by Anne Rogers
Together Magazine - March/April edition


Up From Dust by Heather Kaufman
ISBN 9781540903563 / Bethany House (Baker Books)
March 2024 / PB / 352 pp / £10.99

07/03/2024

World Book Day is here!
We can't wait to see how everyone is getting involved 👀🤩
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01/03/2024

Our WORSHIP themed edition of Together Magazine is here!
Thank you to all our fantastic contributors, including our cover ladies Beth and Em Key, who have shared their journey as Christians in the music industry from Wildwood Kin to Fieldlily.

28/02/2024

Looking great at Choice Words in Devon! 🤩👏

28/02/2024

The March/April edition of Together Magazine is on its way! 🥳
Here's a little look inside for a good hint at our next theme.


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27/02/2024

If you're a member of the The Booksellers Association, it's well worth joining the Booksellers Network Facebook Group. 👇
https://www.facebook.com/groups/booksellersnetwork

The Booksellers Network is a place for shop floor booksellers who are members of the BA to come together; to network, to share ideas, compare notes and feel part of a wider bookselling community.

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22/02/2024

TRADE NEWS: Long-serving Sales Director Jon Adams is to leave Teal Press Ltd in the spring after 17 years with the company.

Teal Managing Director Alan Sayers paid tribute to Jon, whose time with the company will come to a close at the end of April. “We’re grateful to God for Jon and for his support as a friend and colleague. His impact on the company over the last 17 years can’t be overstated, and we’re thankful for all his hard work and commitment. He leaves with our prayers and best wishes for the future.”

Jon reflected: “I have been privileged to work with the team at Teal Press since 2006. It has been good to see the company grow in that time and I have hugely appreciated the support, friendship and fellowship offered to me by colleagues and customers during those years. It is my intention to work until the end of April this year and cover as much ground as possible selling our Christmas range in those months, as well as working with colleagues to ensure a smooth transition into the future. I will continue to help organise and run CRT24 so for many this will not be goodbye as I will see you at The Hayes in September if not before. It will be sad to leave Teal in so many ways, but also exciting to see what God has in store for me next!”

14/02/2024

It's time to check out the highlights from last year's fantastic Christian Resources Together retreat. Take a look and find out what makes CRT such a popular and enjoyable event for Christian authors, publishers, retailers and all sides of the industry.
Super Early Bird prices are still available until the end of February: https://crtevents.co.uk/product/crt-retreat-2024/

Christian Resources Together is an event for all UK Christian Suppliers, Authors and Booksellers to meet together under one roof for 48 hours in September at...

06/02/2024

THE BIG REVIEW
In the January edition of Together magazine, Luke Jeffery reviews 'Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer by R.C. Sproul'...

I always love a Christmas meal – it’s usually the largest meal I have in the year. But invariably I need a nap in the afternoon. I feel full, nourished, satisfied, happy… but my stomach needs to work a bit to digest everything, and that takes some time and rest! R.C. Sproul’s books are like spiritual Christmas meals. They are a pleasure to read, packed with flavour and filling, albeit with the occasional ‘Brussels sprouts’ that will divide readers’ opinions! You will leave the book feeling well nourished, but you will also need time to digest everything from the word of God that Sproul leads you to encounter.

In Joseph: From Dreamer to Deliverer, Sproul unpacks the grand interplay between the purposes of God and the actions of men. God clearly speaks to Joseph at a young age, revealing his destiny. It is not just foreknowledge; Joseph’s destiny will be critical for the outwork of God’s promise to Abraham three generations previously. Yet God then seems largely silent, while we see intrigue, deception, false accusation and much more play out in the world, ultimately leading to God’s purposes after all. As Sproul explains, ‘The doctrine of concurrence points to the mysterious way that God governs the affairs of human beings whereby even though we act according to our own desires, choices, and wills, God brings His sovereign will to pass not apart from the choices and actions of people but in, through, and by the work of people. Two streams are flowing – the human stream and the divine stream – but these two merge into one.’

Jacob’s parallel story is a further example. He has had dreams and spiritual experiences – now distant memories. His beloved son had dreams too, but was (apparently) killed, leaving Jacob confused and in mourning for over two decades. Sproul writes, ‘This patriarch who had received the promises of God and the patriarchal blessing was now driven to despair. The hand of providence is invisible. We don’t know what God is doing below the surface of the things that we can perceive with our eyes. Hidden beneath the visible lies the invisible rule of God. It’s hard for us as Christians to trust our lives and our futures to an invisible reign, because things are not always as they appear to be. That’s what it means to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7), because sometimes our sight gives us no hope whatsoever for the future.’

2 Timothy 2:13 says, ‘If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.’ (NKJV) That is what we see in play here – God working out his faithful purposes despite the imperfections and even failing faith of men.
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Read the full review in the Jan/Feb edition of Together magazine.
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Ligonier Ministries

02/02/2024

Super Early Bird tickets for this year's CRT (Christian Resources Together) retreat are still available for the month of February.
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So find out more and book your place online at www.crtevents.co.uk

Don't forget about the Super Early Bird booking offer for CRT24! Book before end of Feb and pay only £150pp including one night's accommodation and full board . . . . or bring a colleague and book a twin room (two sharing) at only £130pp!!! Head to www.crtevents.co.uk for more info or to book online!

11/01/2024

Has it landed on your doorstep yet?
The Jan/Feb edition of Together magazine is OUT NOW!
We hope that you will be freshly inspired, as in this edition we are looking at church history and how this can speak into both the moves of God and challenges we see today.

The printed edition also includes a FREE 'Why Jesus?' booklet, supplied by Alpha. A concise, easy-to-read study of the very real questions about Jesus, and why his birth, death and resurrection are central to the Christian faith.
You can order more at https://shop.alpha.org/c/14/why-jesus

Our new themed magazine editions are based on conversations with national Christian leaders about what they see God doing in society and the wider church. As an industry, we look to share resources that will equip the church in the season that it is in.

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03/01/2024

One more thing to unwrap, coming through letterboxes soon.
The January edition of Together magazine is on the way, so here's a sneak peek! 👀

02/01/2024

Find your FREE 'Why Jesus?' booklet, from Alpha, in the January 2024 edition of Together magazine (for UK subscribers of the printed edition).

'Why Jesus?' is a concise, easy-to-read study of the very real questions people may have about Jesus and why his birth, death and resurrection are central to the Christian faith.

Over 9 million copies of this popular booklet have been sold across the world since it was first published. Written by Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha, it explores why we need Jesus and how he satisfies our hunger for meaning and purpose in life, for life beyond death, and for forgiveness.

Illustrated by Charlie Mackesy, the booklet is designed to be given away at church services and events, to all guests at Alpha, and to anyone with questions about Jesus and the Christian faith.

24/12/2023

May you find comfort and joy in the message of hope and salvation that Jesus brings. Have a very blessed Christmas. ⭐️
From us at Together magazine.

20/11/2023

For the believer in Christ, Christmas points the way to our own escape from all that binds and entraps us, says J.John.
Here’s the full article.

The movie The Great Escape is always featured on television during Christmas. That classic film about the Second World War is enjoyed by even those who

14/11/2023

Which articles have you enjoyed reading the most?

The November edition of Together magazine is packed full of articles, inspiration and book reviews for this month's theme of Bibles and Bible resources.